I have an attachment to coffee, don’t know if it is thanks to coffee that I stayed awake during graduate school and work or not, but it sure made me feel like it did. Now buying a cup of coffee from your local coffee shop though will add up. It took me a bit before I realized that the missing money from my paychecks were from buying chai tea or coffee (and it quickly added up – at this time, $4 a cup, 1 cup a day, 5 days a week, sometimes 6 days, not including when you have that urge to buy a treat or meal to go with it, yea…).
So if you can’t break the coffee addiction, what can you do instead then? Budget and get your coffee for deals at the cafe is one idea, another is to make your coffee at home.
Now the next question this poses is how do you want to make your coffee at home. There are a variety of ways to make coffee, below is a small list of the variety of ways:
- French press
- I love this method as it is a simple method that produces a smooth, classic flavor that goes well with milk or cream.
- AeroPress
- This is like the french press. I heard it is a good choice for traveling or camping. The main difference of this method is that it brews a single cup of bold coffee without the sediment.
- Cold brew
- This has been growing in popularity lately. It is a quick and easy method that involves soaking coffee beans in cold water for hours, some prefer overnight. This method results in a less bitter and acidic coffee.
- Pour over
- This method is a popular method used in making Vietnamese coffee. It involves pouring hot water over ground coffee that then passes through a filter. I am horrible at the pour over method, but when done right it is so good and strong. When done right as it requires precise control over several variables, it doesn’t cause a bitter or acidic flavor to it.
- Moka pot
- So this method is something that is really neat. This method involves a stove top or hot sand. The reason for this is because a stovetop pot with two layers produces a bold espresso. The water heats up, becomes pressurized, and forces up through the coffee grounds.
- Espresso
- A shot of concentrated coffee. This is done by passing hot water through the coffee grounds under pressure.
So if you are a simple person and simply want to make coffee quick and easy then getting a coffee machine like Keurig or Nepresso is a great option. Now in terms of which one though, it depends on your needs and how you like your coffee.
So both Keurig and Nepresso are brands that have coffee pods premade and ready for you to simply pop in, and turn on the machine to make the coffee (unless you choose the one with the coffee pot than that still requires some measuring). The nice thing about the pods is that it simplifies your morning routine and allows you to try different coffee flavors without having to make a giant pot of coffee.
The only downside to the coffee pods is the plastic waste unless you opt for the reusable coffee pod containers. You can get the Keurig one here (https://amzn.to/3BiOFqE) and the Nepresso one here (https://amzn.to/41oKzHY).
Now the main difference that I’ve noticed with these two coffee machines is how the coffee turns out. Personally I find Keurig great for making the quick simple coffee, but if you want something more rich and creamier, Nepresso has your back on that.
But when considering which one to choose, budget and convenience is another factor. Keurig is a lot more cost friendly and much easier to obtain their coffee pods while Nepresso is more limited. I have gone to a Walmart before and had trouble finding Nepresso pods while the whole aisle was filled with Keurig pods from top to bottom. There are more companies that make their coffee in Keurig pods compared to Nepresso pods (I’ve only seen Nepresso brand or Starbucks brand so far).
So to reiterate, you can’t go wrong when choosing either or. No matter which one you choose, base it on your taste preference, budget, and ease of use. It should be what fits YOU.
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